GENERIC NAME: BELLADONNA ALKALOIDS WITH BARBITURATES - ORAL
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USES: This medication slows the activity of the digestive system, thereby reducing cramping and gastric motility. Barbiturates are used for their calming, sedative effects. Used to treat stomach and intestinal disorders, motion sickness premenstrual tension, bed-wetting and urinary frequency.
HOW TO USE: Take 30 minutes to one hour before meals, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. May be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Do not take within one hour of an antacid or anti-diarrheal medication as effectiveness of this medication will be reduced. Take this drug as prescribed. Do not increase the dose or take it more often than instructed. Sustained-release tablets must be swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew them or the sustained activity will be destroyed and chance of side effects increased.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness. Use caution when performing tasks that require alertness. Other side effects include dry mouth, bloating, constipation, difficulty in urination, irregular pulse, confusion, tremors, restlessness, blurred vision, altered taste perception. Inform your doctor if any of these effects continue or worsen. If this medication makes you constipated, increase your fiber intake by eating more fresh fruit and vegetables, salad, and whole grain breads. Exercise and drink plenty of water (unless your doctor tells you not to). In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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